With the problem getting the same bullets I have used for years I am considering casting for rifles.
What molds do you folks use?Lead mix?Lube?Equiptment?
What molds do you folks use?Lead mix?Lube?Equiptment?
So you came by the hunting itch naturally!
Nice cow elk and I bet it was good eating.
Thanks,I cast for my 44 mag 310 gr and 45 lc as well as 45ACP but new to rifles.
Do you know the make of the moulds he is using?
Hi, I'm sorry for my ignorance and am seeking real world advice, not trying to start anything. Do the high FPS of rifles cause "excessive" leading or do the harder alloys help with this. Again, just seeking real advice
Thank you, I've read about powder coating and it looks really good. I'm excited about trying this. I'd be interested in .308 and maybe 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 Grendel. Thanks again for your input.Proper sizing (slug your bore for exact size), good bullet lubes, alloy hardness, and gas checks all contribute to good accuracy and minimal leading when pushing cast bullets pretty hard.
Powder coating cast bullets has added a whole new dimension to cast bullet shooting. Minimizing fouling (lead and bullet lube), they can be pushed to pretty high velocities, often increase accuracy and is not difficult to do. I've only been powder coating about 3 years, it's a little tedious, but well worth the effort!
With all the bases covered, 2200 fps plus is quite doable with cast bullets! memtb